Fordham Law offers an LL.M. Program in International Law and Justice, during which lawyers gain an advanced understanding of human rights protection and promotion at the international, regional and domestic levels, from its historical evolution to the forefront of cutting-edge scholarship and debate. The LL.M. Program seeks to enroll international students, particularly from Asia, Africa and Latin America, in the hopes that the Program may contribute to diversity in the student-body and enrich classroom experiences for all Fordham Law School students.

In order to facilitate the participation of students from the global south, the Leitner Center’s Vivian Leitner Global South LL.M. Scholars Program supports up to four students with cost-of-living stipends. Tuition is also waived through this program. For more information about the program, visit its webpage.

Course Offerings

Fordham Law School offers an extensive human rights curricula, including seminars, colloquia, and clinics. The following list provides a sample of the courses that offer students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of major human rights issues and the system of international human rights protections (not all courses are offered in all years, please visit the Law School Registrar for the latest course schedule).